Recent US National Champions Kris Freeman, James Southam, Liz Stephen, Leif Zimmerman, Laura Valaas, Karin Camenisch, and Torin Koos all currently use Toko gloves.  Additionally other great skiers such as David Chamberlain, Zach Simons, Garrott Kuzzy, and John Bauer also continue to use Toko gloves.  Why is this?

Ian Harvey who has designed other very popular and successful gloves in the past is the driving force behind Toko gloves.  The gloves are made with the best materials available.  (Check out our softshell gloves such as the Champion and the new Thermo Plus gloves!)  All Toko gloves can be thrown in the washer and dryer without shrinking or losing their warmth.  Additionally, all Toko gloves carry an unconditional one year warranty.  When you purchase a pair of Toko gloves, you are getting the best.

Photo - Kristina Smigun in Torino

 

The Toko Tech Manual has been updated and posted on the Info Center part of www.TokoUS.com.  The Toko Tech Manual is written in a clear manner and includes what waxes and techniques to use, why, and when.  It also gives a great overview of principles of ski preparation.

 

After a while, brushes can become clogged with wax and even dirt.  One way to clean a brush is to aggressively rub a scraper edge against it going back and forth.  Another way is to take two brushes and put snow between then and rub them back and forth.  The snow helps to remove the wax.  Others wash their brushes with very hot water or even put them in the dishwasher.  These practices are discouraged because after prolonged exposure to water, the wooden brush handles will warp.